IPL: Photorejuvenation
An easy and effective way to combat pigmentation issues.
Intense Pulse Light (IPL) is a skin treatment that uses lasers or photo-dynamic therapy to treat skin conditions and removes effects of photo-aging such as wrinkles, age spots, sun damage, red and brown spots, freckles or birthmarks.
Treatment overview:
Effective treatment for
- Age spots
- Sun spots
- Facial veins
- Rosacea
- Freckles
Treatment area
- face
- neck
- chest
- arms
- hands
- legs
- feet
Results
Results can be seen in 2 – 6 weeks.
Length of treatment
IPL treatments can take anywhere from 5-30 minutes. 3-6 treatments may need to be done to achieve desired results.
Aftercare
For 24-48 hrs after your treatment, you should avoid all sun exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How Does IPL Work?
The process works by breaking up the pigmentation and speeding cellular turnover. Most patients experience a darkening of the hyperpigmentation immediately following the procedure, which flakes off over the next couple of weeks and this leaves you with more even-toned skin.
What does the treatment feel like?
Most people feel only a slight “snap” like a rubber band followed by warmth of your skin. You will also feel cooling on your skin as the handpiece glides over the treatment area to help in providing a comfortable session.
Are there any side effects?
Immediately after the treatment, it is common to feel a mild sunburn-like sensation around the treatment site, which typically lasts 2-24 hours. Redness and/or swelling may accompany this and usually resolves in 2-3 days. We will discuss any other possible side effects and the necessary post-treatment care with you during the consultation.